Rosa Parks Hospitalized After Pacemaker Surgery
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, 81, is hospitalized and resting comfortably after surgery to replace a cracked coating on a pacemaker wire. Dr. Joseph Talbert of Harper Hospital said her condition is excellent and the defect was found during a routine check. Police report a break‑in robbery at her Detroit home on August 29. a suspect is in custody.
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Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon Enter 45th Spotlight Year
Ed McMahon marks 45 years in show business as he teams with Johnny Carson on Star Search tapings after a party at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando. Carson began at WLLH Lowell and rose to fame as Philadelphia's Mr. Television. Jimmie Davis, 92, celebrates birthday with Grand Ole Opry performance in Nashville and a party. Davis a former Louisiana governor and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.
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Second place in Miss America pageant reshapes lives
In a look at runners up, many say finishing behind Miss America brings perks without the full spotlight. Former first runner up Tana Dimino recalls near-misses and the transitional year of fame, travel, and public appearances that follow the pageant. Julianne Kiedinger notes benefits of not being the winner, while Dimino describes mixed emotions and ongoing career moves after her near-title.
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